Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., March 11, 2008 – Ram, a leader in real estate development and acquisitions, today announced that Clive Christian, a luxury European cabinetry and furniture line, will open its first North Carolina showroom at the Design Center of the Carolinas in Charlotte, N.C.

Located at 101 West Worthington Avenue in Charlotte, N.C., the Clive Christian showroom will offer a wide variety of made-to-order furniture. The company is best known for its unique and high-end classic style cabinetry and wall panels. It is the first Clive Christian showroom in the United States to feature the ultra-modern Alpha kitchen, part of Clive Christian’s most recent collection.

“Clive Christian is the perfect fit for the Design Center because this area serves as a hub for the local design community,” said Casey Cummings, president of Ram. “It will add a unique, high-quality product to the marketplace.”

The Design Center of the Carolinas is a three-building complex totaling 188,146 square feet of showroom, studio and office space. The location is a focal point for the design community in the two Carolinas. It combines an innovative mix of facilities with resources and services catering to the greater design industry.

About Ram
Founded 30 years ago, Florida-based Ram pursues the acquisition, development, and redevelopment of commercial, multifamily and mixed-use real estate throughout the Southeast, with a focus on the major markets in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Ram’s development pipeline now exceeds $750 million, to be funded through the recently launched Ram Realty Partners II. In addition to its development activity, Ram acquires existing assets and portfolios where it can add value. Ram has offices in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, FL, Raleigh, NC, and Atlanta, GA, with its corporate office in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. For more information, visit www.ramrealestate.com.
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